[mobglob-discuss] Tues Sept.24 - WOODWARDS Rally

[Tony Tracy]

From blain at tao.ca Mon Sep 23 19:37:38 2002
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 19:02:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: blain <blain at tao.ca>
Subject: Tues Sept.24 - WOODWARDS Rally

please forward (we need this demo to be huge)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
For Immediate Release
Anti-Poverty Committee

September 23, 2002

	Squatters and supporters are calling for a large rally and
demonstration Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM at the Woodwards building
(Abbot & Hastings).

	Over the past week thousands of people across Vancouver have
rallied around the Woodwards building and for the immediate need for
social housing. The BC Liberal government has cancelled all new social
housing projects. Shelters throughout the lowermainland are full, and
people have been forced to create their own housing.

	This community response has been met by police brutality and
ignored by politicians responsible for Vancouver^Òs housing crisis.  The
most recent attack came Sunday night when dozens of Vancouver police
physically attacked people outside of the Woodwards building without
warning and threw beds, blankets, food and personal items into city dump
trucks.

	The Anti-Poverty Committee denounces the brutality that is
currently being unleashed by the Liberal government and police.  These
attacks are in response to the successful mobilization that has occurred
over the past week.  It^Òs clear that the people of Vancouver and BC want
social housing ^Ö the BC Liberal government and Vancouver police want to
attack the homeless and their supporters.

	We call on all groups opposed to the BC Liberal government, and to
the police who enforce their policies, to meet at Woodwards tomorrow at
6pm. We must face these brutal attacks head on, and once again mobilize
massive numbers to challenge and ultimately defeat this government.

(Groups and individuals are encouraged to bring down building supplies,
food donations as well as banners and flags showing their organization^Òs
support.)

For more information contact:
The Anti-Poverty Committee (604) 725-8415

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